INDIANAPOLIS—Another person has tested positive for the coronavirus in Indiana. It is the second presumptive positive case in the state., said the Indiana State Dept. Of Health.
Much like the first case which was confirmed Friday morning, the person who tested positive attended the BioGen conference in Boston.
The person has mild symptoms of the self quarantining in his home.
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More than a dozen COVID-19 cases nationwide have been tied to the conference, ISDH is working closely with the Hendricks and Marion County health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that any close contacts of both patients are identified and monitored and that all infection control protocols are being followed. “With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and the fact that we are a mobile society, this new case isn’t surprising, but we know it causes concern in the community,” said State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG. “I urge Hoosiers to continue to educate themselves about this illness and take common-sense precautions, but also to be aware that the vast majority of COVID-19 cases are mild in individuals without underlying medical conditions.” Box asked Hoosiers who attended the BioGen conference to self-quarantine at home, monitor for symptoms and notify their local health department or a healthcare provider if they develop a cough, fever or shortness of breath. This guidance is consistent with information BioGen shared with conference participants |
